24th December: Merry Christmas!

 

1. There is something magical about the crib on Christmas Eve - complete with penguin!

2. Judith felt sad for the lonely-looking Passing Place sign, so she gave it a hug!

3. Our house looking festive in the darkness, and with a luminous glow in the sky!

4. Added decorations in the kitchen

5. Reflections and the table football

6. Christmas Eve sunset

7. Tesco didn't have any bell peppers apart from ones from Israel, but Judith was pleased to have a reason to branch out!

8. Tracking Santa on the NORAD website

9. The most exciting calendar arrangement!

10. The Judith Glue fairy on the top of Mummy's Christmas Tree

11. Christmas Eve pre-sunrise

12. Weasel season!

13. The dogs loved their extended walk while we delivered Christmas cards, followed by a trip in the car. 

14. Impromptu chips!

15. A different view of the sunset this evening - I was in the kitchen. 

Like New Year's Eve, there is something magical about the last light of Christmas Eve day!

16. Orlando is not impressed at being told he cannot open his presents yet!

17. Martini and lemonade - a festive drink of choice this year!

18. This selfie appeared on my phone...

19. ...as did this picture of me sorting presents!

20. The Fimo crib has been updated with a hanging star.

21. A shining light to welcome us back from our walk.

22. The stars in the bright sky!

23: These pawprints demonstrate why we don't have many logs in the log-basket.

24: Dinner tonight: turkey, dressed tomatoes, and potato salad. Followed by lemon posset. This is a perfect Christmas Eve dinner!

Well, that is us signing off for 2024. We would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and lots of good health and happiness for 2025!